autumn leaves peekaboo circle tab card

autumn leaves peekaboo circle tab card

I detailed this card a while back and I thought I would show it again in a Fall version using the Autumn Leaves bundle!

Copper Clay is a great Fall color and it is the basis for this Monochromatic card today.

Measurements:
BASE: Copper Clay CS 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 4 1/4″ and 8 1/2″
Basic White Layer: 4 1/8″ x 4 1/8″
Copper Clay Layer: 4″ square
Copper Clay scraps for leaves die cuts and 4th
smallest deckle circle die
Basic White scrap for 3rd smallest deckle circle
die
Copper Clay DSP 2 3/8″ x 4 1/8″

Using a blending brush and Copper Clay ink, place the Copper Clay layer under the Foursquare Decorative mask and apply ink through the mask layer onto the Copper Clay CS.
Adhere the Copper Clay inked layer to the Basic White layer.
Score the 4 1/4″ x 11″ CS at 4 1/4″ and 8 1/2″ and folding the square up, adhere the Basic White and Copper Clay layer to the card front as shown in photo below.
Fold down the top fold and adhere the DSP to the top section as shown in the photo below.
Lay the card base flat and punch a circle with the 2 3/8″ circle punch.

Stamp the autumn sentiment in Copper Clay ink onto the Basic White deckle circle die and mount that onto the Copper Clay deckle circle die. Close the card and adhere only the bottom half of the circle and adhere through the opening onto the Copper Clay and White mats below as shown in the photo.

I adhered a large leaf in the left hand corner of the inside on the Copper Clay inked layer and three leaves on the lower right hand side.
I tied the Copper Clay ribbon around the upper flap.
I added Copper Clay dots to the sentiment circle and this fun fold card is complete!

Try this fun card variety and see what you can create – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

peekaboo circle tab card

peekaboo circle tab card

Peek-a-boo circle tab card is a fun fold card that I received in my guy card swap. The original card is pictured below and I promised in my card swap blog post that I would make a post describing how to make this card!

Measurements:
4 1/4″ x 11″ Basic White cardstock
scored at 4 1/4″ flip 180 degrees and score
at 2 1/4″
4 1/4″ square of DSP
4 1/4″ x 1/2″ DSP (2 different colors)
scraps of Basic White and Azure Afternoon

Score at 2 1/4″ and 6 3/4″ or turn 180 degrees after scoring the 2 1/4″ mark and score at
4 1/4″.
Die cut on the outside of the card the second largest circle, put the circle on the left side of the score line intersecting the diameter.
Stamp the sentiment on the smaller white circle die and adhere it to the Azure Afternoon cardstock.
Adhere the 4 1/4″ square on the card front.

Adhere tape to the bottom only of the circle.
With the top flap open, adhere the circles making an even border around the open circle above.

Stamp in Azure Afternoon ink an inside sentiment under the circle die cut.
Fold the flap down and adhere the 4 1/4″ x 1/2″ strips at the bottom of the flap.
Adhere the first strip slightly below the circle die cut then adhere the second strip below the first.
Adhere three Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels to the card front.
This fun fold card is easy and sweet and you should try this card! Go create your own art – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

hello irresistible 3 panel scenic z fold card – new online exclusives start today

hello irresistible 3 panel scenic z fold card – new online exclusives start today

This month starts a brand new program for Stampin’ Up! called Online Exclusives – sometimes waiting for the next new catalog to come out is just not soon enough for brand new stamp sets and collections.
This will be the first of many upcoming Online exclusive products and this one is a great one to start off with!
Today, March 1st, the “Hello Irresistible” Online exclusive products Suite becomes available!
This suite of products includes lovely Designer Series paper in 6 x 6, a stamp set and coordinating dies and Loose Frosted dots in 3 different colors each in three different sizes! Also being released today are Basics 3D Embossing Folders set of 3, another gorgeous gilded foil Specialty 12″ x 12″ DSP, and an alphabet stamp set. Information and order numbers at the end of this post!
The 6 x 6 Hello Irresistible DSP is one of those you hate to cut apart because it makes such a beautiful scene so I created a card that I saw 3 years ago from one of my favorite creative ladies – Rachel T. – thanks for all the years of inspiration you give me and many others!
This card is called a scenic panel card or a 3 panel scenery z fold.

Start with a base card of 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″ and 1 1/2″. crease the card in half like a normal card and then crease at the 1 1/2″ mark in the opposite direction like a typical Z fold card.
Cut the 6″ x 6″ DSP across the top of the pattern to make the paper 6″ wide by 5 1/2″ tall. Cut the paper on the 6″ side into three sections, keeping the sections in order. from the left hand side cut at the 2 3/4″, then 1 1/8″ and then the last one will be 2 1/8″.
Cut a Daffodil Delight at 1 13/16″ x 5 1/4″.
And have extra scrap Daffodil Delight for the die cut embellishment.

Place the 2 1/8″ DSP piece just to the right of the middle score line. Adhere it down with liquid glue to give you a little wiggle room to straighten it out.
Adhere the 1 1/8″ about 1/8″ to the left of of the 4 1/4″ score line.
Place tape on the front flap leaving a 1/4″ border around the outside edge.
Adhere the last DSP piece to the front flap leaving a 1/8″ border around the outside.
Adhere the colored cardstock to the right side leaving a 1/8″ border all around.
Stamp the hello sentiment and the smaller flower in Flirty Flamingo ink from the Hello, Irresistible stamp set.
Adhere Loose Frosted Dots to the card.
Adhere the die cut to the front flap.
I think this DSP paper is great used for scenic landscape use.
Below are some other samples using this lovely Designer Series paper. This paper and stamp bundle are online exclusives starting today!
Hope you like the card – now it is your turn to create your own art – one stamp at a time!

**At the time of publishing this post the company I use for the link generator for the shopping link photographs of the products at the bottom of each of my posts did not have our new online exclusive products ready for launch so if you love this Designer Series Paper and the stamp set you can see them on my ordering site at nataliestamps.stampinup.net
and the order numbers are as follows:

*Hello, Irresistible Suite Collection #161154   $74.50  includes the bundle, DSP and the Loose Frosted Dots
*Irresistible Blooms Bundle #161150  $54.00  includes the stamp set and dies
*Hello, Irresistible 6″ x 6″ DSP #161139   $12.50
*Loose Frosted Dots #161153   $8.00  includes 360 loose pieces 3mm,4mm,5mm
*Naturally Gilded 12″ x 12″ Specialty DSP #161639  $10.00 includes 6 sheets 2 of each design in gold, silver and copper foils
*Basic 3D Embossing Folders #161598  $30.00  set of 3 embossing folders
*Classic Letters Stamp set #161267   $25.00

Post edit – I have added the picture shopping links below of the new online exclusive products!

March’s Current Hostess code is RNN3KJNY.

 

 

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

fun fold in color flap card

fun fold in color flap card

Fun fold cards are usually a WOW and a fun way to do a nice alternative card. This fun fold is super easy and a fun way to make a middle flap opening card.

Measurements:
Base Card 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ (Parakeet Party CS)
Front Flap: 3″ x 4 3/4″ scored at 1/2″ (Parakeet
Party CS)
DSP – Parakeet Party from 6 x 6 2022-2024 In-
Color DSP (2) 4″ x 1 1/4″
(1) 2 3/4″ x 4″
scraps of Basic white CS for sentiment die and
fern die plus (1) 2 7/8″ x 4″ for inside

Score and burnish 1/2″ score line on flap.
Add 1 1/4″ DSP to both outside ends of the 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ base piece leaving an 1/8″ border around the three outside edges.
Add Tear N Tape to the small scored flap end and place in the middle of the base card allowing the folded edge to line up with the outside top edge of the card.
Adhere down to the middle of the base card the Basic White piece of cardstock adhering and covering over the flap edge of the flap piece.
Adhere the DSP to the outside of the flap piece and start to adhere the die cut fern.
Add the ribbon and the sentiment die cut.
Add Stampin’ Blends colored Pearls Basic Jewels so the embellishments match the ink and paper exactly!
So simple – now it’s your turn! Go create some easy and special art of your own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’

Natalie

four easy cards from a 6 x 6 designer series paper

four easy cards from a 6 x 6 designer series paper

Do you LOVE fast and easy cards – well then this post is just for you! Start with a 6 x 6 sheet of Designer Series paper. Mark the DSP at 1 1/2 inches rotating it 90 degrees and marking all four sides. The place the diagonal marks in the Stampin’ Up! Trimmer’s (#152392) cutting track and slice a diagonal cut. Keep the paper together and turn 180 degrees and line up the other set of diagonal marks and slice on the opposite diagonal.
Choose four coordinating colors of cardstock and cut four card bases. Here I used Coastal Cabana, Gorgeous Grape, Flirty Flamingo and Fresh Freesia cut at 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 and scored at 4 1/4.
Add one of the sections to the cardfront that coordinates best with the colors of cardstock you picked. Adhere to one of the corners and decorate with a sentiment and an embellishment. Here I used Opal Rounds (#154289) on all the cards. I also used the Stylish Shapes Die set (#159183) for all of the sentiments!
Our gorgeous papers are double sided so do not forget to check out the back to see which side you wish to use! This last card uses the back side of the Hues of Happiness DSP (#158822) that coordinates with the Happiness Abounds Bundle (#158824) which is both the Stamp set and dies together for a 10% savings! The Happiness Abounds Stamp set (#159238) contains beautiful realistic flowers and leaves with sentiments in both print and cursive fonts. It’s Coordinating die set Blossoming Happiness Dies (#158823) cuts all the flower and leaf images as well as three decorative dies for extra card intrique!
Simple – Stamps, Ink and Paper and Easy!
Happy Belated Mother’s Day to all my wonderful stamping friends and customers. I apologize for no posting last week, we had guests in town for my youngest son’s Senior Prom and I had a sinus infection to boot! It was a lovely day for the Prom and great to see all of my son’s friends! The Joys are motherhood – I hope you get to enjoy them daily and were able to send your beautiful cards to those women in your life that matter!

Happy Stampin’

Natalie